tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54419466089382765592024-03-14T07:51:23.120-07:00FiestyMommaFiestyMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05568305044084022411noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441946608938276559.post-81312202148829507302015-04-29T16:41:00.000-07:002015-04-29T16:41:05.491-07:00Life after BirthHello Hello,<br />
It's been forever!<br />
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Babies are home and healthy. What little bundles of joy!<br />
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I had the pleasure of spending Saturday with the family: babies, parents and grandparents. They are adorable. Both re over 7 lbs so they're still small and have that wonderful baby smell. I don't ever recall babies smelling good but Tilden and Sibley did :)<br />
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I was so smitten and am ever so grateful to the parents for allowing me to remain in both theirs and their mini's lives.<br />
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Lil Gen was sad that she wasn't able to come see the babies so she made them a drawing of balloons, stickers, and glitter!!<br />
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I'm back to work, that sucks :) The memories I had being home with my daughters for 2 months is something i will forever cherish. It was heart breaking for both them and I when i had to drop them off at daycare.<br />
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Here's an updated picture of lil Gen and Gianna:<br />
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While visiting they gave me gift which made smile and reminded me of a funny moment we shared.<br />
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Super bowl Sunday, the day before Tilden and Sibley came into this world, their mom told me she had a dream that one of the babies turned into a football. Their dad said that he had a crazy dream too and that there were actually 3. I had also had a very odd dream and shared with them that I dreamt I gave birth to a baby St. Bernard and a duck.... crickets... crickets... oops weird overload. Here are the gifts they gave me to remind me of that silly moment.<br />
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N-e-who i hope all is well with everyone! So thankful for this experience!<br />
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XOXO<br />Jenn<br />
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<br />FiestyMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05568305044084022411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441946608938276559.post-39051543585461319292015-02-13T17:57:00.000-08:002016-02-09T11:26:22.225-08:00Their Arrival<div class="MsoNormal">
An early Birth<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hello everyone! <o:p></o:p></div>
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As most of you are aware I have given birth to two beautiful
baby girls. This blog will recall the detailed event as well as an update on
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<b><u>My Water Broke:</u><br />
</b>Friday 1/30/2015 at approximately 11:10 pm while snuggling on the couch with
Genevieve I felt a kick and a sharp pain very low in my tummy/pelvic area, 10
seconds later came a gush of water. I was in complete shock and went to the
bathroom where the water just kept coming out. I immediately called Kaiser who
didn't seem concerned, even though I was 31 weeks. I called my sisters, my IPs and
got ready. For some reason I was under the impression they would give me
something to “fix it” and send me home. I was induced with my twins therefore
had never experienced this sporadic event. Before leaving I had changed pants 3
times, there was so much water!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I arrived to the hospital shortly after feeling A-OK. They
examined and determined that indeed the sack for the baby closer to the exit
had ruptured. I truly think I lost 5-8 lbs of water. They checked and I was
only 1 cm dilated. Due to that combination I was being admitted and put on bed
rest until the babies were born, which we had hoped would be in 4 weeks (35
weeks is the maximum they will let you go with a ruptured water bag). I was devastated!!
Everyone seemed pretty positive that this was doable. I received Magnesium and steroid
shots (both are very helpful to the babies and necessary when they are
premature). Their concern with a ruptured bag and slight dilation is infection
because now the lil ones are exposed. So it became a waiting game.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I was very sad… I felt like I had failed… why did this
happen? I was relaxing; I wasn't doing anything crazy when my water broke. I
had been very diligent re exercise and eating well, how and where did things go
wrong. I also was dealing with the thought of being in a hospital bed for 4
weeks, away from my kids. I didn't even say goodbye I said I'll see you in a
little bit. I don’t generally see myself as an emotional person however I was a
hot mess. Friends and family and my IPs visited which brought my spirits up and
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A goody bag my friend Ashley brought me... so thoughtful</div>
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Superbowl Sunday 2/1/2015 was awesome! My IPs came and
threw me a party, we watched the game together from the hospital room. I am
very thankful for that. They put so much thought into everything, it was great!<o:p></o:p></div>
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As a Niners fan there was no way i could root for the Seahawks :)<br />
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Vegan Cinnamon roll... mmm<br />
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IF won!<br />
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Super cute football with tons of cute, sentimental sayings all over it!</div>
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<b><u>Pre-delivery:<br />
</u></b>Monday Morning 2/2/2014 a contraction woke me up at 6:30am. I got up to
use the restroom and had a very painful contraction that brought tears to my
eyes, and then another. Luckily the doctor came in to check on me and I let her
know, I was having painful contractions that I hadn’t had before (not even with
my own kids). The doctor checked me and I was dilated 4cm, I was crushed. She
told me they were going to give me meds to stop the contractions and that
everything should be ok, and that I should wait to call the parents. I knew otherwise
and called my IPs ASAP. This was a very brief call as I was pretty choked up. I
told them I think it’s happening and they need to get to the hospital as soon
as possible (they have about a 2 hr drive). Best decision of the day!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I was quickly rushed to labor and delivery despite the meds
the contractions were happening and were painful, so I insisted on an epidural
(Best decision #2). Life got much better once I received the epidural! My
sister in law was there, I’m thankful for her support and being there so that I
had someone to talk to and take my mind off things. Then my sister and IP’s
showed up, ahh the relief, Mommy and Daddy were there. Having those 4 people there made me feel like
everything was going to be ok! Approximately 5 minutes after them being there I
felt the babies coming. I politely (maybe too politely) told the nurse “something
is happening you need to check me… they’re coming” finally the Dr. checked me
which was a good 5-10 minutes. I heard the doctor say your cervix is completely
gone I see the baby’s head and they began to push me to the OR. (All twins are
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I told them I need the mom with me and I won’t go in without
her. My sister helped her suit up and as they were wheeling me the Dr. asked if
I wanted another support person. I think she was anticipating me having my
sister there however I said “YES the dad, I want the dad there too”. This was
very exciting because I had repeatedly been told only one person would be
allowed in. Going into the delivery room/OR I was in high spirits. The parents
were there and I knew the situation wasn’t ideal but they were going to meet
their babies today.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As they're wheeling down the call to OR<br />
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<b><u>The births:<br />
</u></b>Once situated on the table they said it was time to push. It was only
about 2-3 pushes and lil T came into this world crying. It was a great to hear,
a sign of reassurance. I took pictures of the mommy and daddy as this was
happening. My IM was crying, such a happy moment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There was a team checking on lil T and another team
monitoring Lil S (still inside). The second baby was breech however the doctor
was able to turn her around. Her babies sack was fully in tack, so the doctor
broke this bag of water. Everything seemed great they asked that I start
pushing again, which I did. Once, Twice, Three times, … nothing, I was
exhausted. I was no longer having contracts which helps push the baby out. She was
pretty high in my tummy, right under my ribs, I had 2 nurses pushing her down
with their hands, the doctor trying to pull her our and me pushing with all my
might. They decided to start Pitocin, which induces contractions, we needed my body to help aid in this process.
Baby #2 was comfy and did not want to come out. I had been pushing with all my might. We tried again,
however Baby #1’s placenta was in the way. Things got a little fuzzy at this
point, however I do remember my IM asking them to give me oxygen (which was
helpful) and the nurse tapping me on my cheek telling me to stay awake. The baby’s
heart rate dropped to 50 and I heard them say they were going to do a
c-section. Up to this point the idea of a c-section was devastating, however I
could tell we did all we could. One of the nurses said they’ll start the anesthesia
and the Dr. said we don’t have time. At that moment she asked me multiple times,
do you feel anything sharp? I didn’t (thank goodness for the epidural). I felt
lots of pressure and looked up for my IPs (who had been standing by my head,
and holding my hand), they weren’t there. I asked the Anesthesiologist where
they were, he said they had went to the NICU with the first baby. I was so sad
at that moment, as I wasn’t sure why they would leave me and their other baby.
After a little more pressure and what felt like tugging I heard the doctor say
she’s out. I didn’t hear her cry like her sister and started to panic. “Is she
ok, is she ok, I don’t hear her” The doctor said “she’s fine, listen”, at that
moment the room got quiet and I could hear her cry. It was faint but it was
there, whew, a sigh of relief. And then I was out, exhausted. The babies were born 28 minutes apart.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When they wheeled me into the recovery area I saw my IPs
with heavy eyes. They still had their scrubs and surgical masks on that were
required in the OR. I could tell that something wasn't right. I asked them how baby
#1 was and they said they did't know. They hadn't gone to the NICU, they had
been told they could't be in the room for the procedure, I think things go too
frantic. No one had updated them on me or baby #2. I told them that she was
fine and that I did hear her cry, but could see the stress in their eyes. After
a few minutes a nurse came and took them to see their lil ones. My sisters then
came into the room and I could see the panic in their eyes too. They said they
could see Nurses running into my operating room and they were't sure if I was
ok. It was very nice to see them! I know it sound frantic but really everything worked out great. We were all positive and strong and I trusted the doctors fully... we made it!</div>
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When I was finally able the parents took me down to the NICU to see their lil
ones. I was so surprised at how big they looked. They were only 3.6 and 3.4lbs
however they looked great. The first day and a half they were on oxygen however
nurses concluded that it wasn’t necessary and they have been off it since. Their
progress over the past 2 weeks has been amazing and they have been on “low
priority”. Seeing them was amazing but what really touched my heart was seeing
my IP’s with them. Seeing my IM and IF touch their babies was priceless, and
solidified the experience and my decision to become a surrogate. I really
cherish the photos they have sent me of them doing Kangaroo Care (holding them
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Lil T 48 hours after making her debut <br />
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Lil S 48 hours after making her debut<br />
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Lil S Feb 8th- sweet pea<br />
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Lil T- Feb 8th Bright Eyed</div>
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Lil S, calm as usual<br />
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<b><u>Surrogate after
birth</u></b>:<br />
I am now home pumping away! Being able to provide breast milk means a lot to
me. I can’t but help feel guilty for going into premature labor. My IM researched it and reassured me that it was the babies and nothing that I did that caused this. I also spoke with my doctor and he said the same thing, and that he still thinks I'd have future smooth pregnancies. Providing milk
makes me feel better as I feel like I’m helping. Recovery is slow, a c-section
is no joke. I’m slightly going stir crazy (as I’m usually a woman on the go),
but spending this time with my mini’s is amazing. My body is not pretty, tummy is still swollen, however i do have ankles again! My IPs gave a gorgeous pair of earrings that I'm in love with, pretty and pink!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Getting lots of nutrients from the Organic veggies that are still coming from the grandparents... delicious! This week I made leek soup and it was a success!! Leeks, Kale, Carrots, Cabbage, black beans, Tomatoes and celery with Basil, garlic, salt and pepper. I think my other soups failed because i didn't use salt (as i typically don't cook with it), lesson learned. They're also getting an extra boost from daily vitamins: Prenatal, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, Vitamin C and probiotic... look at those nails growing!</div>
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They are very active, especially at bed time. Here's a little video of them being crazy! I know it's not the prettiest canvas but it's my canvas... a canvas that has grown 4 children.</div>
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Here are some pictures I didn't get a chance to upload last week.<br />
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Here are the Thank you cards we handed out at the shower. I like to make things personal as I hope it shows we care!<br />
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Here are some of the gifts I received!! So grateful. I still can't get over everyone's generosity. Very glad my IM and I have the same love for Betsy Johnson, she really takes into account the things I like, it means a lot.<br />
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A good friend to my IM hand made these adorable Twinjas for my girls... In case you didn't see the blog explaining what that is (it's Twin Ninjas... a nickname my mini's earned in my womb) It worked out perfect, one's a kitty and the other a bunny, lil Gianna is obsessed with the bunny tail!<br />
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N-e-who short and sweet update for this week. I hope everyone enjoys the video<br />
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XOXO Jenn<br />
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The babies are now the size of butternut squash! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Can you imagine having 2 of those things in your tummy :)<br />
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Late post... kept it comfy for this one :)<br />
Week 28 signified increased movement and boy do i feel it!</div>
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At our last ultrasound Baby A was measuring 2.2lbs and Baby
B was measuring 2.5lbs. Very healthy weights for twins <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span> My girls too were very
different in weight, they were over a pound apart, so the difference doesn’t
worry me at all. One is just a little hungrier than the other. I bet one is hogging
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My IP’s have come for all the ultrasounds, which is what I prefer.
Although this time is only 1 hour to 30 minutes it’s their time to see their
babies. On the last occasion my IF’s parents came too. It was great to see them
all in aww while watching their new family members. I think it’s very important
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So many body parts in this picture :)<br />
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I assume that the next ultrasound will show her knees to her chin, i really feel a growth spurt!</div>
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This past weekend I had my daughters 4<sup>th</sup> birthday
party, the baby shower for the buns in my oven, and a checkup appointment…
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Yesterday’s doctor’s appointment~<o:p></o:p></div>
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This was a routine monthly follow up. It’s really brief and
they listen to the heart beats measure my weight and urine ingredients (sorry
TMI). Everything was a go. My doctor is so confident in this pregnancy it’s
awesome! We have discussed and agreed that if their growth is on track we will
try to induce on March 20<sup>th</sup>, @ 38 weeks. Full term for twins is 36
weeks so technically we’d be overdue. Of course we’re always open to what the
doctor requests/suggests however I think that’s what we’re rolling with for
now!... Only 8 weeks to go!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The baby shower~<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m very grateful to have met friends and family that are so
very dear to my IP’s. It was a very emotional event for me, I couldn’t help but
stare at my IM, who glowed the whole time from head to toe! It was an honor to
meet so many positive people and see all the smiling faces there in support of
the parents to be. I was truly flabbergasted when I realized people brought my
daughters and I gifts and thank you cards. If you’re reading this and I didn’t
get a chance to say thank you… THANK YOU!! I was really lost for words. I love and
appreciate everything! Sometimes I feel like I receive more gratitude than
necessary and am not always sure how to handle it. To me this journey wasn’t
something I had to think hard about and the fact that the couple I’m sharing
this journey with is very understanding, respectful and grateful makes it even
easier. A big thank you to the sweet woman who put the baby shower together ;)
the earrings are beautiful and the meaning behind them make them very special.
My daughters love the toys which occupied them the whole time (good thinking),
grandma instincts are already kicking in!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Last but not least they had the name reveal! I had been
anticipating this moment for a while because I’m a curios cat! When they
revealed the name (one has been chosen for a while) my IM said she later
researched it and found out that it originated from my last name and said that
it must be fate. I cried and still cry every time I think about it. I’ve always
thought this was meant to be and as time goes on that thought/feeling only gets
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By now everyone knows I try to involve my girls as much as
possible. At the shower I had them pass out vegan cookies to the guests as well
as thank you cards. The cookies came out adorable and delicious, I hope
everyone enjoyed them. <o:p></o:p></div>
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My mini’s 4<sup>th</sup> Birthday~<o:p></o:p></div>
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We chose Frozen theme… which was such a blast! I bought my
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they will this summer, since it’s a wet/dry bounce house waterslide combo! (can’t
wait for the summer, mommy friends cocktails at my house while the kids run
wild) We had lots of friends and family come. I love seeing everyone and their
mini’s and try to make the parties as interactive as possible. We had: a surprise
visit from Elsa, a face painter, star wand candy decorating station, bounce
house w/slide, pizza, cake (my attempt at a castle cake), piñata, donut eating
contest, photo booth! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Some of the kiddos, all hyped up on sugar... sorry parents ;)<br />
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Some of the decorations, including the picture wall!<br />
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Girls decorating rice crispie treat wands with sprinkles and icing pens!<br />
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Here's where I toot my own horn. This is a special picture not only because it has Princess Elsa in it, but also because it shows co-parenting at it's best. The woman on the right has been with my kids father for a couple years now and I'm so thankful that her and her 6 year old son came to the event. Although it's not ideal to have mommy and daddy apart we do what we can make the best out of the situation. My kids love her and I am very grateful for that! It's all for the kids, and how better to show them a display of love! We win at co-parenting!</div>
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feet were so swollen I had to lay with them raised up. I pride myself on my
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to light that I am going to have to start slowing down. Maybe work, gym, girls gymnastics,
grocery shopping and cooking dinner is too much for my heavy butt now a days.
Hard to accept with my Wonder Woman attitude. Little Genevieve asked why I needed
all the pillows and I told her mommy’s feet hurt, then she rubbed them for me.
Gianna continued babbling and started jumping on the couch. However yesterday
Gianna did help me rub oils on my belly. Little helpers, I think they’ve earned
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FiestyMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05568305044084022411noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441946608938276559.post-10806586712344080502014-12-26T15:03:00.000-08:002014-12-26T15:03:07.152-08:00Tis the season for exhaustionI hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!!<br />
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Growing twins while raising twins and working full time during the holiday season has been a little more taxing than anticipated.<br />
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Good news is the McMuffins are growing! I can feel them move on a daily bases. These munchkins are very active (good luck with that Mommy and Daddy to be!)<br />
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At the last doctors appointment Dec 16th I was told some interesting news. We have now reached the stage where the babies can live independently of my body! What a big milestone. Of course that's not our goal as I hope to deliver healthy babies that their Mommy and Daddy can take straight home without worry.<br />
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I have to be honest, this holiday season as gotten the best of me. Sweets around every corner and i am not as strong as I thought I once was. Here's a picture of my girls with their first banana split YUMMY. They've been busy helping mommy make lots of treats for family! Such good helpers they are!<br />
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Genevieve felt the baby kick and she said "that wasn't very nice". It was so adorable. I now say they are dancing rather than kicking.<br />
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Here's a picture from last week. Heels have been my savior. This set of twins has been a little more taxing on my body, especially my lower back. As odd as it might sound wearing heels relieves this pain. After a weekend of wearing flats in Tahoe with my munchkins I came home and did house work in heels and immediately felt like I was walking on a cloud.<br />
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My first attempt at pot roast stew, yay for crock pots. Not too bad, however I could tell it was my first attempt.<br />
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My sessions are a lot shorter and the amount i'm lifting has decreased, however i'm still going! People say you shouldn't do this and you shouldn't do that. However as long as my doctor continues to give me the go I'll continue to beast it out! Over time i have modified workouts in response to my body (as with my first pregnancy). Staying fit is important during pregnancy i wish more women would do it!<br />
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Last but not least here's the big gift for my mini's this year! They loved it!<br />
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Now that Christmas is past I will be sure to post more often. Especially after our BIG appointment 1/7/2014. We have a hospital tour and ultrasound. Excited for my IPs to see their babies again!<br />
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FiestyMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05568305044084022411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441946608938276559.post-40982863483293654962014-12-04T11:06:00.003-08:002014-12-04T11:06:56.369-08:00Explaining Surrogacy to kids<div class="MsoNormal">
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My belly is a growing! I can now feel lots of movement from the
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It’s bitter
sweet being pregnant over the holidays because I want to eat way more than I have
room for. Although I only had one small plate on Thanksgiving Day I made up for
it by eating ½ a pumpkin pie, ¼ coconut cream pie, a slice of carrot cake and lots of Hawaiian sweet
bread over the next 3 days (all items that if it weren’t for the holidays they
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Back to the gym I flew! Nothing like leg day to bring me
back to it! The looks I get are pretty funny, I think I need a shirt that says “Lifting
for 3, No excuses!” Multiple men have helped me rack weights. Pretty funny, I go
to the gym to lift weights yet here are people lifting them for me, chivalry is
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ones. A woman in a Surro group was wondering how & if she should tell her
kids. For those who have been keeping up with the blog you know that my daughters
are very involved, it makes the experience that much more rewarding. Very early
on my IP’s purchased a book called The Kangaroo Pouch, this helped a lot. I constantly
get “Are the babies big enough to go to their mommy and daddy yet? I don’t want
them to be sad anymore”. Explaining that I have babies
being in my belly has also explained so many things that are temporarily different
i.e. morning sickness, why I can’t jump in the bounce house with them, why I can’t
go on carnival rides, why my belly is growing and much more. They are very
excited for the mommy and daddy and I’m very thankful for this experience and
the opportunity it has given me to show my kids that you can help others in
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My IP’s recorded themselves reading poems and bedtime
stories. At night my daughters and I lay in bed and they take turns holding the
recorder on my belly. Little things like that make them very happy because they
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Every x-mas I donate clothes and gifts to the less
fortunate. When I was young this is how we would receive presents and I have
been ever so grateful to those generous people. I have told them during this
time we don’t shop for ourselves we shop for others. Lately my daughters have
been asking if we can buy this and that for the babies, this whole time I thought
they were talking about the less fortunate but no they’ve been talking about
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XOXO Jenn</div>
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Woot Woot, 20 weeks is complete! Yesterday my IM’s came down
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I finally got to give them the presents I have been
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I wanted to do something special, and feel that I’m in a position
to make this a very positive experience. I really want to make sure everyone
gets more than they expected and feels a bond with their new family members
early on. My IM has asked me a couple of times if I have had any cravings so I put
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I also provided them a list of what's in the basket and why/ how frequently it's consumed.</div>
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Tomato Basil Soup</div>
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Hot Chocolate</div>
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Staws</div>
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Lip Balm</div>
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Balsamic Vinaigrette</div>
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Angel Hair pasta</div>
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Basil</div>
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Peppermint Oil</div>
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Face Lotion</div>
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Apples</div>
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This was the first “official” ultrasound and took about an
hour and a half. Gender was confirmed, 2 girls, the tech had no problem showing
us the anatomy to solidify all thoughts, which was a little odd. Babies were
also given their “official” labels of “BABY A” and “BAYB B”. She also measured
everything from their brain to their toes and had very good news to report…
BABIES ARE GREAT! Both are currently weighing 13ounces.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I could not see the
screen for the majority of the ultra sound but had a better view anyway. I was watching
my IM’s watch their babies. They were bright eyed and bushy tailed through the
whole event, and stood to see the monitor the whole time! McM’s daddy kept
saying “Oh My goodness” “WOW” wearing a big smile that never faded and McM’s
Mommy threw out a lot of “awws” she also would regularly turn her head
horizontal trying to make out what was on the screen. Together they would act
out the positions the babies were in! Every time my IM saw the heart beat her
mouth would lip the sound of a heart beat but no sound would come out. When the
babies hands were up by their face she would move her hands up not blinking or
looking away from the screen. I’m unsure if she even knew she was doing half of
the stuff. It was fun watching and hearing them try to decipher what body part
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Both babies were pretty active “BABY A” was originally head
down and close to the “exit” however mid ultrasound she completely flipped. My
IPs could see her rocking and pushing off the wall (aka my bladder) and wala
when the tech went back to that baby she was feet down. “BABY B” was snuggled
close to my left side, rockin out. Her movements weren’t as big but she kept
doing little hand jives. We were told that their sacs were large in a good way
this gives them lots of room to move around… so the somersaults will continue.
I can’t wait for the moment my IPs can feel them move inside of my belly!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I wanted to say thank you for to McM’s grandma for making
these adorable McMuffin/49er Pot holders, I Love them!! We used them the night we got them to make strawberry cupcakes!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I hope everyone loves the bears my daughters and I made, which include a recording of the babies heart beats. In the recording you will hear Genevieve say "BABY A" and then a few seconds of that babies heart beat you will then hear Gianna say "BABY B" and a few seconds of that babies heart beat." We then put those recordings into bears... they were put together with lots of love! Here are some pictures of the making.</div>
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1. Each bear was individually chosen, we wanted them to be soft and unique.</div>
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2. My daughters filled each heart with different qualities</div>
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3. Gen and Gia stood on the peddle to stuff each bear to the perfect softness</div>
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4. They then put the hearts and recordings in each bear.(Don't mind my daughters rock star tattoo)</div>
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5.Next step is the cleaning station.</div>
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6. Each bear was then given a unique name and birth certificates were created.</div>
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7. Last but not least, once home I sprinkled each with baby dust, aka baby powder! This is a soft yet comforting smell that I thought would add a little something special! I hope everyone enjoys!!</div>
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We had the 20 week check up today and everything is great! (20 weeks officially starts Saturday)<br />
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It was a very quick appointment (which is good) and I was told the babies growth and my growth are right on track. This week they have grown to the size of Mangos. Fingerprints formed last week. This week one of the things is "your baby will start developing more brown fat around the neck"... I think i was stuck in this phase a little longer than most. The little babies can now dream... holy moly how time is flying!<br />
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Bump photo from the exam room today:<br />
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Ultrasound photos! My daughters and i went to get a "recreational" ultrasound for a surprise i have planned. Here are photos from the babies 11/8/2014:<br />
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Here are the girls together. I can't quiet remember how they are configured but you can see both their heads!<br />
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Here's baby A! I was finally able to figure out baby A is the baby closer to the "exit" and will be the one coming out first.<br />
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Here's a good profile of baby B<br />
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I also received, signed and sent of the Pre-Birth Order this week, YAYA!! SO happy with how everything is coming together.<br />
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Week 19 Belly bump photos:<br />
I feel pretty big already. I even had a woman ask me "Are you about to pop?", I thought, "yeah, you right in the eye for making a rude comment like that"... but i just smiled and said "No, I'm growing twins."<br />
Here's a pic from earlier in the week... this used to be a dress hehe<br />
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No need to worry about nutrients!!<br />
With my health back to normal lil McM's are eating well this week.<br />
* I have to have small servings but eat more often otherwise it's just too uncomfortable.<br />
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*Weekly serving of fish, (baked with dijon mustard, brown sugar, garlic and honey), rice and Brussel sprouts. (there were more but i ate them first)<br />
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Squash, lots of squash! These had piled up over the last 3 weeks of fresh produce delivery so i finally did a mass squash sesh and baked a bunch. Some seasoned with brown sugar, others with black pepper and garlic.<br />
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Sauteed carrots. My kids loved these too, a simple side made with EVOO, pepper and a pinch of basil.<br />
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Stuffed Peppers, one of my favs! Ground Turkey, kale, onion, mushroom, corn, eggplant and cilantro!<br />
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I nope everyone has a wonderful weekend!<br />
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XOXO Jenn<br />
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Today is a big day in Facebook world LOL. I had many questions coming in and although my close friends have known from the day I started thinking about it, there are many others that didn't<br />
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I have many questions and congrats coming in and I wanted to say Thank You!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is something I’ve wanted to do for a while and am very happy with my decision. I’m helping a loving family grow X2. The joy my daughters bring me on a daily basis is something indescribable. I cry tears of joy daily, thankful to be their mother. Simple moments like silly faces, good night kisses, morning farts, and holding little hands are very dear to my heart and I hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy these experiences. I’ve decided to help an amazing family experience these many joys and it’s been an amazing experience. If you’re interested in knowing more I do have a blog: fiestymomma.blogspot.com.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Today was also my Corporate Reveal: I have been wearing large blouses at work to be inconspicuous and today is the day that went out the window. Mainly because i hadn't really went maternity shopping get and large blouses is all that would fit appropriately :) A handful of my closest coworkers have known, but not many. I notified the teams I support approximately 2 weeks ago and everyone was shocked but supportive. To me how this played out in the office is important. I have a specialized role and support a large team therefore I wanted those i work directly with to know my future plans as it will directly effect them. So far I'm thankful in the way things are playing out :) </div>
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I'm very grateful at the positive responses I've been getting. I have had nothing but support from the beginning. My family is amazing and never had reservations about me embarking on my journey. This leads me to my topic of today SUPPORT!<br />
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Recently there have been many questions (both in my surro group and in Facebook groups) re gaining the support of the ones closest to you. This is very important and should be considered in 2 parts.<br />
1. Whether friends and family think this is something right for YOU,<br />
2. Whether they are for or against surrogacy all together.<br />
Really in the scheme of things the later doesn't matter. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and when getting feedback from those that matter it's important to not look at their opinion on surrogacy but instead their opinion on whether or not they think you would be good for the job.<br />
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Not all women are made for this. Many do it for the wrong reasons, aren't as healthy as they think they are &/or can't emotionally go through with it.<br />
If someone close to you says they do not think this is right for you ask why (and not in a defensive manner). Others perspectives are valid (especially if it's a husband). Sometimes we think we can do more than we can or we think we are stronger than we are. Yes it would be hard to swallow. Of course state your case why you want to do it and why you think you would be a good candidate. People might also hold back the reasoning and not want to hurt you.<br />
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Example A; For instance my grandpa said he wasn't sure if it's a good idea, he was a little standoffish on the subject. I really look up to him and wanted to know why so we sat down and his only concern was my career. He has seen me make significant advances in my career over the past few years and was afraid that this would hinder my growth in the corporate world. This is my means to an end and what will continue to put food in my daughters mouths. I was very thankful that he had such concerns about me and my future and didn't take it lightly. I went on to look into how this would affect me and was very pleased with what I found. I let him know that I still intend to work full time and I am able to work from home if necessary and that I could not be replaced while on maternity leave, which i don't intend to take much of. In the end he gave his nod of approval and said I was a strong woman and that he has no doubt in all other aspects that this is a good choice for me.<br />
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Example B: I had an acquaintance come to me and right off the bat ask how much you get. First off that's rude, second off it's none of your business. If you were truly curious you'd do the research. The person later mentioned that they wanted to do it and she had mentioned it to her boyfriend and he was against the idea, she wanted me to talk to him. I was not ok with this. Obviously I am PRO surrogacy but to I think everyone should do this no. Money should not be your first motivator (which in many cases it sadly is). If your monetarily driven you might not have the best interest of the child in your mind 24-7, which is important. She has a daughter who at times she puts after her materialistic needs, a $300 purse but struggling for rent. I"m sorry but it makes me question whether you'd go that extra step to buy the prenatals over getting your nails done. Or healthy more expensive produce over going to BJ's for dinner. Yes this might seem minimal or petty to some but I don't think so. In such cases friends and family might not show support because even though they love you they don't think you're a right fit. They might not out right say why they think that in hopes not to hurt your feelings or make you angry.<br />
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ALL in all if your family/closest of friends don't think it's a good idea I think that is a main area of concern that should not be taken lightly. It's always good to have shoulders to lean on Good Luck!<br />
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<br />FiestyMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05568305044084022411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441946608938276559.post-45767883253847755142014-11-06T10:33:00.000-08:002014-11-06T10:33:00.427-08:0018 week- flu while preggo<br />
So week 18 has had a rough start. I've had the stomach flu for the past 4 days. I went to the doctors to make sure the munchkins are OK, and they are!!!<br />
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I'm not big on taking medicine however the doctor has assured me that the prescriptions she recommended wont hurt the babies. Since I've been taking the medicine I've been able to sleep for more than 25 minutes and am no longer crying in pain.<br />
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I also got to hear the babies heartbeats, 145 &150, which are perfectly in the normal range! What a relief. The doctor then confirmed that my cervix is long and closed. (sorry if that's TMI, but with was a big sign of relief after all the cramping that came with the getting sick). The Most important thing is that we received reassurance that nothing is wrong with the growing baby girls!!<br />
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Here are some belly bump photos from Yesterday:<br />
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Side note... I have a very close group of friends, that are the most successful, supportive, outgoing group I could ask for. We had a Halloween get together this weekend and I decided to switch it up. I went as a Unicorn! Pregnant is pretty much the only time I'd ever wear full body spandex! My crew could not stop laughing.<br />
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<br />FiestyMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05568305044084022411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441946608938276559.post-43154127569693175412014-11-01T11:51:00.004-07:002014-11-02T01:21:35.798-07:0017weeks and countingWeek 17 quick update!<br />
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Today is the start of 18weeks, woot-woot!! The babies are now the size of a bell pepper, crazy! Only 155 days to go until this wonderful family is 2+.<br />
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Luckily everything thus far has been smooth sailing. I wish i had more to post about but there haven't been any new happenings or cravings.<br />
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Here are some pictures to track lil McM's journey:<br />
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Here's an adorable tank from my IP's. Love it, right now it's a little long but i'm sure it'll fit perfectly over the bump in no time!<br />
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I do attribute this mishap to the pregnancy. I went to the grocery store last weekend and noticed once in the store that i had my house slippers on. Pretty embarrassing, all I could do was laugh at myself.<br />
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Here are pictures from Halloween Morning, holy moly has that bump grown. It's getting pretty heavy at times and takes some time to role from my left side to my right side. But other than that very manageable.<br />
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My girls being silly at the zoo. Every year the day before Halloween i take the kids to Boo at the Zoo. It's geared toward a younger crowd and isn't scary! here they are Thursday night being silly as we were leaving the zoo.<br />
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Here are pictures of my girls costumes:<br />
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2011 They were Giraffes and I was a Zoo keeper... My sister was a Giraffe too!<br />
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2012 They were bumble Bees and I was the Queen Bee<br />
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2013 They were Batgirls and I was Catwoman. These costumes were hand made. My girls still love batman and superman.<br />
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And 2014 we were Veggies!!<br />
I wore a red pepper costume one day! Lil gen was hell bent on being a pickle. Since i thought that was the most adorable request i made her costume. Lil Gianna was a carrot, easy to find and easy to alter!<br />
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XOXO FiestyMommaFiestyMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05568305044084022411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441946608938276559.post-42309994538893736372014-10-24T13:48:00.000-07:002014-10-24T13:49:46.349-07:00Weeks 15 & 16<div class="MsoNormal">
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Had our 16 week appointment Friday the 17th and everything
looks great! Both babies are growing on track in their sacs, and by belly is
measuring right on track! <o:p></o:p></div>
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The baby on the left was positioned under the baby on the
right so we weren't really able to get a good photo of the baby’s body. Here is
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The baby on the right was easier to see. The picture below
shows her in a downward diagonal position, you can see her whole spine and
head, she’s looking down!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m pretty sure the big movement I felt last weekend was the
baby on the left changing positions. I read my IP's blog and grandma’s
response. It brought tears of joy to my
eyes! I’m so excited for the whole family, I completely love this feeling! Last
night I felt the babies moving as soon as I laid down. Right now it’s more like
a tightening in spots which goes away once they move from that position. Not
much kicking or fast sharp movements yet, I’ll be sure to let everyone know
when that occurs. Now I can occasionally tell where the babies are in my tummy. If the both are towards the right I can feel a tightness from the inside and the outside will be solid hard. I can't believe the lil ones are now the size of avocados!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The second trimester has been a lot easier.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Food:<br />
No more egg or broccoli aversions YAY. I
made a kale, bok choy, bell pepper, broccoli and ground turkey frittata as soon
as the thought didn't upset my stomach. I have been craving lots of veggie filled
soups. I had veggie pho the other day, amazing! I still have to eat smaller
portions, and that most likely won’t change. I’m gaining weight right on track,
I’ve gained 2.75 lbs <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span>.
I was nervous because the looks of my belly I’ve gained 10 lbs! I’ve been making sure the McM’s are getting
plenty of nutrients from healthy food rather than fatty food that will just add
love handles. Thank you to the grandparents for aiding in healthy baby growth!
The organic veggie delivery is very much appreciated, by Fiesty momma, the
twinjas and lil McM’s.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b> Frittata I love you!</b></div>
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Energy:<br />
Woot woot, my energy is back! No more falling asleep at 10 pm and dragging
myself out of bed at 9:30. I’ve been able to get a normal 7 hours sleep and
feel completely rejuvenated! I do now have to sleep on my side with a pillow
under the belly. I’m generally a belly sleeper, those days are out the window
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My daughters are so cute. They tell me “Mommy your belly is
getting bigger” I tell them that’s because they babies are growing and each
week I tell them what they are the size of. They keep asking when they’re going
to come out and if they can see them. I
tell them not until they get really big. Genevieve will randomly come sit next
to me, give my belly a kiss and then walk away. Wednesday night she fell asleep
with her hand on my belly, because she was keeping them warm.<o:p></o:p>My mini’sGianna Valentina & Genevieve Marie are my world, and are crazy. Here's what i woke up to the other night (11pm) when I accidentally fell asleep on the couch.<br />
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Gianna has fair skin and blue eyes, she is more the sensitive and
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annoyed at how many times she kisses her a day, but I can never get enough! At
the same time she is very sassy. She loves to sing and dance and does well in
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Genevieve is my feisty comedian. She wants to do everything
by herself and although very loving she’s also very independent. She often
tells her sister to go to timeout for no reason and laughs as her sister goes and
sits in her room. Not sure why Gianna listens but she does. She is pretty
athletic and clumsy. She’s always falling but rarely cries, usually she says “I
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They are my dynamic duo and they are best friends. They were
so upset with me the other day when I took them to gymnastics in different
outfits. Genevieve almost didn’t want to go in. She said “but mom sissy and I
don’t match, that’s not ok” Finally I was able to talk her into going but I
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Between kids, work, party planning and football season
growing babies is currently the easiest aspect of life. It keeps me very
conscious of what I’m putting into my body, but other than that life is pretty
much normal. I’m sure the bigger they get the more apparent it will become in
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Emotional times: I
can’t help but cry tears of joy every day. Yesterday while driving the Twinjas
to gymnastics Kid Rock’s “All summer Long” came on. Gianna yelled to turn it up
as she started clapping and lip singing, as if she knew the words. Next thing
you know where were all singing and clapping. I couldn't help but smile from
ear to ear as I glimpsed at them in the rear view mirror. I immediately thought
of momma to be and her having a moment like this with her girls. A simple
moment and all it takes to experience is an openness and good attitude. I get
so overwhelmed for the joys my IP’s are going to have.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I was so ecstatic to see that both baby girls are growing
great! I really admire my IF's confidence and positivity. He never showed any
doubt, which is comforting. I’m glad my IM has a shoulder like that to lean on.
My IP's smiles were so big when we saw the babies, which actually looked like
babies this time. We could see the little facial features. I’m sure if it wasn't
real before it became real at that moment! There they are lying feet to feet, each in their own little sac.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lil McM’s are now the size of tangerines. Key developments
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motor skills are kicking I’ll be sure to update everyone as soon as I feel
anything. This week I could feel their heartbeats. Something that many women don't feel, but I have no doubt about it!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I was thinking of mommy & daddy’s soon travels and
thought about how things will change. When you first have kids you go
everywhere with a massive diaper bag loaded with ALL the necessities. For some that never changes. I've always been
a mom on the go, there is rarely a weekend we aren't doing something fun
&/or visiting family. Over time necessities have evolved I went from
carrying a diaper bad with a change of clothes, shoes, first aid kit, creams,
toys, perfume and a purse to throwing my wallet in and ditching the purse. I no
longer carry a “diaper bag” because my purse is no longer my purse, it’s now a
cute bad to haul around my daughters items. Most days I can get away with
diaper wipes, antibacterial soap and an extra pair of chonis (hispanic slang for underwear). However yesterday
I dumped out my purse to find my phone which was lost in the abyss of a
suitcase I now lug around, and out came a silver pair of girls shoes, my little
pony chonis, wipes, one sock, a picture they colored at the restaurant, an apple, a toothbrush, orange nail polish, and more… yup that’s a
purse after a weekend with my mini’s, and I love it! So enjoy your clutter free travels while they still exist!<o:p></o:p></div>
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both said work on computers. I decided to rephrase my question “What are your
favorite things about your mommy” the responses are cute. “ you kiss me, sit
with me, color me, rub my tummy when it hurts, and cuddle me.” I love it all,
and concluded that the 3 main important things to my daughters is that I
provide for them, I am affectionate and spend quality time with them. It was
nice to know neither of them brought up materialistic things or candy!<o:p></o:p></div>
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FiestyMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05568305044084022411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441946608938276559.post-44783335752229747672014-09-17T13:40:00.004-07:002014-09-17T13:40:50.468-07:0011 weeks<div class="MsoNormal">
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Sorry I've been MIA, life has been crazy! Work, family,
raising <b>Twinjas</b> and football have been consuming me. ** Not sure if I mentioned it but I call my
girls Twinjas= Twin Ninjas since they were in my belly, nun-chuck and fireball!</div>
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This week has been great, I haven’t
had any morning sickness nor as many food aversions and best of all no gas!
Sorry if that’s TMI… it was all new to me because I didn't have them with my
first pregnancy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Today is a big day! My IPs are
coming for our 11 week appointment. I’m so nervous and excited at the same time.
I’m nervous because we had complications early on (week 5 bleeding) and this
will tell us if both McM’s are still in there and healthy. On the other hand I’m
excited to see my IP’s and catch up with them, and I really anticipate good
news! I feel bad because we haven’t talked much but there hasn't been much
going on baby wise. I see today as a big milestone we've been waiting for and
have had a lump in my throat for the past 2 days. I can only imagine how my IP’s
feel. Crossing my fingers! I always think of how grateful I am to be going
through this journey with such an amazing group of people. I can truly see how
happy and loving my IP’s are and it’s so warming. I admire their positive
spirits and outlook on life. I also love the fact that this is a journey for a whole
family. I hope I get to meet everyone someday. I've heard amazing things about
the whole gang! OMG Jane just sent me the awesome pictures of everyone, Thank you
Thank you!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Updates… Baby McM’s are now the
size of Figs! Some of the babies’ organs are almost complete! Crazy how some
things happen so early, this is why it’s important to consume a healthy diet
from the beginning! Thanks to McM’s grandparents I've been eating lots of
organic veggies! I am starting to show and am in that weird stage where people
can’t tell if you've just gained weight (beer belly) or if you’re prego. I went
maternity shopping for the first time, and took my girls with me. Being a
bargain shopper I first tried all of my regular cheaper stores: Ross, Target,
Marshalls, H&M… no luck. I tried on a pair and asked Genevieve if she liked
them she asked me if I pooped in my pants, when I told her no she said then why
is your butt saggy! I laughed so hard and finally went to a more expensive
store (which I had never been to, but desperate times call for desperate
measures) and found a pair of pants right away, lil Gen gave me thumbs up,
bought! <o:p></o:p></div>
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That same week my mini’s and I did
a football photo shoot! This is our 3<sup>rd</sup> annual 49er photo shoot. Technically
it is McM’s first photo shoot as well! I hope they grow up to be 49er fans!! I’m
a firm believer that Sundays were made for football and have already bought a
large shirt to wear for when my belly gets bigger!<o:p></o:p></div>
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party! We had a great turn out, about 45 people!! Below are some pictures, we had: photo booth,
candy, popcorn (the girls and I made pink sugar popcorn and blue sugar popcorn,
projector set up out back, and of course food and games! Needless to say all my
mommy friends love bringing their mini’s to our get events!<o:p></o:p></div>
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In case you’re interested here’s a
little about me… I’m 29, the oldest of 5 sisters. I have one older biological
brother who is pretty awesome (I recently took him to his 1<sup>st</sup> UFC
fight for his 40<sup>th</sup> birthday) and one biological sister (included in
the 5). I was taken in at a very young age by an amazing family who lived
across the street. At first we would play together every day and then I would
stay the night, eventually they moved away and I moved with them. That is my
family whom I love with my heart and soul! I am ever so grateful to my mom and
dad for taking me under their wing, no questions asked! I have no idea how they
did it, raising 5 girls, I now know kids aren’t cheap and my mom at times
worked 3 jobs. I will always admire her for her hard work, dedication and
endless love. They’ve never treated me any different from their own kids and
always made sure we had everything we needed. In high school I was on the dance team and the
swim team! To this day many don’t know that my sisters and I are not all
biologically related. I still keep in contact with my real mother, however it
is not frequent. My biological grandpa
on the other hand is my hero. He always told me I could do it and that I’d just
have to work for it. He taught me that it wouldn’t always be easy but it will
all be worth it. I believe that combined with growing up in low income
standards has given me the drive to succeed, and goal oriented mind set I have
now. I went on to graduate from UC Davis with a BA in communication and a BS in
managerial economics, I worked full time (as a sports statistician &
waitress) while double majoring to pay my own way. Over the past 6 years I have
worked my way up to financial program manager for an environmental consulting
firm. Last year I bought my first house, and still love every day in it! My
goal for this year is… yup to help bring life to a loving, caring family! I
want everyone to know I really put my all into each goal especially this one, which is the most important yet! Now I don’t want you to think I’m all work and no play.
One of my biggest beliefs is that you must live life! Some of my favorite past
times are; cuddling with my kids and my dog; watching football; country concerts;
wine tasting (don’t worry not when prego); dancing; lifting weights; going to Apple Hill; buying sparkly things, hanging
out with my siblings (we are always laughing at each other); and attending sporting
events!<o:p></o:p></div>
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XOXO Jenn <o:p></o:p></div>
FiestyMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05568305044084022411noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441946608938276559.post-3785808907078194752014-08-29T15:14:00.000-07:002014-08-29T15:14:50.256-07:00Week 8<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Gen: She kissed my belly and asked "are the babies still in there?" <br />Me: "Yes,</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> they have to grow big before they can come out" </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Gianna: "your belly is gonna get bigger?" (as she opened her arms as wide as she could)<br />Me: "Yup"<br />Gen: "And then your going to give the babies back to their mommy and daddy so they will be happy"<br />Me: "Exactly"<br />Gen: "Good, I don't want them to be sad"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m very thankful to have a full time job; otherwise I think the nausea would overrule me. When Mommy and Daddy McM were here they got me these little bands to help with nausea. I have to admit I was very skeptical, but am now a full believer. I forgot to wear them twice this week and wala I got sick twice this week. They’re about $10 and can be found at a pharmacy or your local Walmart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This week’s organic delivery was awesome! I am excited to make pico de gallo tonight with the onions.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My kids have spent multiple days playing with/decorating their jewelry boxes from my IP’s. It was a very thoughtful gift, Thank you thank you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">They are now the size of raspberries! Fingers and toes began forming this week</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Other than morning sickness and gas this week has been pretty calm baby wise.</span></div>
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FiestyMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05568305044084022411noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441946608938276559.post-84270422121760160332014-08-22T13:03:00.001-07:002014-08-22T13:03:20.076-07:00Grow babies Grow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">First off I want to apologize for not posting sooner. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used to stay up until 2 am and now I’m
passed out by 10, oh boy do I love & need that extra sleep!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thank you Thank you to the grandparents of lil McM’s for the
Fully Belly Farm delivery!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have now
received 2 boxes of yummy local grown organic fruits and veggies. This is an
amazing new experience for me, and I have to admit a little scary at first. I
had never seen eggplant shaped the way these were shaped, or green beans that
color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love trying new things and Holy
Moly are they <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>juicy </span><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> my kids couldn’t get
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My IP’s came on Tuesday for the ultrasound and confirmation of
fetal heartbeat, which went great. Both heart beats were very strong, I felt
like a weight was lifted off my shoulders! I couldn’t help but smile from ear
to ear and tear up when they took each other’s hand as the doctor turned the
monitor toward them. Their faces had this sense of shock at first then I could
see the joy as their eyes got bigger. Especially when they heard the
heartbeats, both were star struck. I’m very grateful to have witnessed that
moment. Times like that are why I never question what & why I’ve chosen
this journey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">They joined my daughters and I for dinner. I was very
pleased with my attempt to cook a vegan meal. As a matter of fact I had my best
friend over the next night for leftovers and he raved about it. I couldn’t tell
him what was in it before he ate it because he would have never tried if he
knew there was tofu and tofurky in it.</span></div>
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kids to meet the babies “Mommy and Daddy”. My thoughtful IM purchased a children’s
book about surrogacy which I reread that morning, to help them understand a
little. They are still too young to comprehend everything but they were excited
and said they wanted to buy the mommy a Barbie cake and the daddy a Spiderman cake.
They also got to meet Skeeter, aka Papa, my 4 legged companion of 6 years. He’s
not very good with personal space, and even though he’s 80lbs he thinks he’s a
lap dog. I’m very glad they are dog people and weren’t scared or turned off by
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Needless to say Week 7 was a blast! Little McM’s are the
size of blueberries. This week we learned that the fetal pole and the yolk sac
are 2 different things. The Yolk sac is the first to appear in a pregnancy and
will later be absorbed into your body, this is not the baby. Currently the babies are still embryos and have little tadpole tails.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As of this morning I have lost my battle with morning
sickness. Good thing was I had just eaten an organic peach from Fully Belly
Farm so it wasn’t bad. On top of that it just confirms that lil McM’s are
growing… so YAY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today we had a scare, I woke up and I was bleeding. Panic
and devastation hit me immediately. I of course felt like a disappointment, but
more so sad for my IP’s. I thought about their time, money, hopes and dreams
that went into this and how this is going to make them feel. I never want to
make someone feel like that. I envisioned this as a happy journey; it’s been
more emotional than anticipated. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
couldn’t bring myself to call them, especially not in the state that I was in.
I immediately called the doctors who said it was most likely a miscarriage and
they had me come in for an ultrasound. I have since not had any bleeding and
hope it stays that way!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The ultrasound was better than anticipated. I did not have a
miscarriage; therefore there is a possibility that this can still go on to be a
successful pregnancy. The doctor said she had seen it go both ways. I’ve talked
to other surro’s who also had bleeding and everything came out fine. ….The doctor did
find something surprising…TWINS! They were both in their sacs where they were
supposed to be and their sacs were measuring good size. I really hope both of
these little ladies make it through!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Unfortunately at 5 weeks there is not yet a heartbeat therefore
we will know more in 2 weeks at our ultrasound. The embryos are now beginning
to look more like tadpoles. And are the size of sesame seeds. The brain and
heart are beginning to form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They’ve
been getting their nutrients from lots of yummy food including kale, quinoa,
lots of fruit and veggies, the recommended serving of whitefish, and one
strawberry cupcake… oops.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I asked the doctor if there is anything I can do </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">to assure
this pregnancy and she said no. Unfortunately exercise, bed rest and stress are
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m staying positive that there will be 2 little McM’s here
in 8 months. I had a feeling it was twins, the other night I was snuggled into
my freshly washed sheets when I sneezed, wrong move.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I peed everywhere, and not a little bit. I
changed the sheets while laughing at myself, thinking I’m so blaming that on
the pregnancy. I’ve also been super sensitive and cry for no reason. When my
daughter asked me why I was sad I told her they were happy tears, because I
love her so much. She told me I was weird and ran off to the play room half
naked! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hoping for a smoother week 6, thinking happy thoughts!</span></div>
FiestyMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05568305044084022411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441946608938276559.post-2361584047220898212014-07-31T11:20:00.000-07:002014-07-31T11:20:37.711-07:00Officially 4 weeks!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">And the journey for baby McM has begun!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This week’s blood tests concluded
that my IP’s will be parents in 8 months! Our first beta was 1,388. I was told
that they like to see numbers over 50, talk about doing something 110%. Those embryos
are gladiators! Beta 2 was, and is generally taken 2 days later. Doctors want to
see the figures at least double and ours did just that, hcg came back at 2,809.
Since our first beta was so high many are questioning if it’s twins, oh boy do I
hope so!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This feeling of being so
overwhelmed with joy for someone else is amazing. I catch myself thinking about
my IP’s throughout the day and can’t help but feel honored to share in their
journey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Baby McM, although still an embryo,
is now 4 weeks old, turning 5 weeks on Saturday! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She’s the size of a poppy seed! Kinda makes me want a muffin...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s hard to believe because I’m already
feeling so tired. Although not yet visible, tiny arms and legs, called buds,
are beginning to develop. These first weeks are very crucial and protein,
fiber, iron and folic acid are very important. I’m a firm believer that a
healthy baby starts with a healthy vessel, which means diet and exercise are
very important. Nutrients are being provided through kale & quinoa salad,
oatmeal w/ fresh fruit, grapefruit, broccoli, grilled chicken and… tofu. This is
a new one to me and I haven’t yet mastered how to prepare it, however the protein
in undeniable and therefore worth failed attempts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Other than needing a couple extra
Zzz’s I’m drinking lots of water and in turn using the restroom more than I thought
possible. Other than that smooth sailing thus far </span><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"></span><br />
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has just been scheduled for the 19<sup>th</sup> @ 4pm. At that appointment we’ll
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FiestyMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05568305044084022411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441946608938276559.post-50022773086835140332014-07-24T15:30:00.003-07:002014-07-24T15:30:34.399-07:00Early Surrogate Process<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b>A little about why I’m doing this and how to start your
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I’m a first time surrogate in California! I first embarked on this journey in Feb of 2013, while
eating dinner with my daughters (2 years old at the time) at the kitchen table.
I was trying to get them to eat their veggies and they kept making silly faces
at me. One stuck out her tongue, the other made a blowfish face, then one threw
a pea at me and the other made crossed eyes. I laughed until I cried and took
in the moment. The first thought that came to my mind is that I hope everyone
gets a chance to experience times like this. I immediately began to think of
how grateful I am for my healthy daughters and thought of those who aren’t so
lucky. That evening I went online and began to research surrogacy to see if I would
be a viable candidate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>First stop, the doctor’s office</u>. I love my OB and
wanted his opinion, not on surrogacy but rather if he thinks my body would be a
good vessel. He told me I am healthy and now would be an optimal time to have
kids, he also let me know I can’t expect the same extremely smooth and rather
perfect pregnancy I had with my twins 3 years prior.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Second step, contacting an agency</u>. I simply went on
google found one near me with good ratings. The agency had me complete a
profile with photos, provide detailed records re my last pregnancy, provide
detailed health records, take a 500 question psych questionnaire and complete a
session with a psychiatrist. Once we were given the green light I was ready to
be matched. Some agencies wait until you’re matched to do the psych.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>The matching process</u>. They want mutual matches, so
they will send you the profiles of IP’s that have chosen your file to read and
if you are comfortable then you go forward. I was sent 3 profiles in the first
week. This was important to me as I’m doing for the journey and hoping to get
the most out of the experience. I didn’t feel I was the right candidate for the
first 2, but absolutely fell in love with the 3<sup>rd</sup> profile. I cried
when reading their story and immediately wrote my agency back letting them know
I’m in!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Contracting</u>. This was pretty easy I had a contract
provided to me and being so new to this didn’t really know what to look for. I
pretty much read over the restrictions and signed on the dotted line. I’m very
thankful for all parties involved in this as I’ve heard nightmare stories from
others re things that weren’t included and should have been. (BLOG on
Contracting to come).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Egg retrieval.</u> This varies depending on whether the Intended
Parents are going to do a fresh cycle or frozen. We did frozen so my Intended Mother first
had to go through her process of medication.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Exam time</u>. Next step is to get cleared by the doctor at
the Fertility Clinic who will be administering and seeing this process through.
Unfortunately on my first appointment they found a cyst on my ovary, I was
denied on the spot, and told once removed they can re-evaluate. This was devastating
to me. I felt like I had let down this awesome couple, which they had put their
faith in me and I blew it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Surgery</u>: I immediately went to my OB who referred me
to the surgeon, neither of which recommended me having it removed. The surgeon said
if I go through the surgery I should remove my whole ovary. Over the next week I put together a list of
questions for both my OB and the Fertility doctor, you can still be a surrogate
with one ovary. I decided to move forward with the surgery and asked the doc to
do everything possible to save both ovaries… it was a success <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Exam time #2</u>. A month later I went back to the FC
where I was given the go to start meds!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Meds.</u> Every doctor is different. One thing I can
assure you is that you will be injecting something into your body! I didn’t
really question what they prescribed, they do this for a living so I’ll take
their word. I started out on birth control, then was on Lupron (an easy daily
injection) for 2 weeks. I was so glad when this ended because it gave me
headaches. After exam 3 I started Del Estrogen, 2 x ouch! After exam 3 I started
progesterone, daily ouch. I will add a blog re how to give injections and what I’ve
found to be helpful<br />
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<u>Exam #3 & #4.</u> These were 5 minute appointments to see how my body
had been taking in the medications, make sure I wasn’t ovulating and check to
see if my lining was thick enough. At the last lining check they want your
lining to be at least a 7.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Transfer Day.</u> Transfer was a week after my last lining
check 7/17, and was amazing. My IP’s were in the room and got to watch it
happen on the monitor. Everyone is different however I feel this is their
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<u>Beta</u>. Beta is a blood test done, generally around 9
days after transfer , which measures the level of hCG in your system. They
generally like to see numbers over 50 for the first test, although I’ve heard
of a successful pregnancy that started with a 13. The next Beta is 2 days after
where they want to see the numbers at least duplicate. SO… That’s where I am
right now I have Beta #1 on Monday <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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When I started my journey I was a little lost and didn’t
have much direction so I hope this was helpful!<o:p></o:p></div>
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XOXO<br />
FiestyMomma <o:p></o:p></div>
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